Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH10 was released within a month of the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH10 matches up vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung WB250F
FH10 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FH10
WB250F | FH10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F
FH10 | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 vs the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WB250F is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WB250F.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $110 | $250 |